Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton faces can be seen in the semi-finals of the US Open 2023, the last Grand Slam of the season. The Serbian starts as the favorite after clearly winning the quarterfinals against another local tennis player, such as Taylor Fritz (6-1, 6-4, 6-4).
Shelton was the big surprise of the tournament by reaching for the first time in his career the semi-final at Flushing Meadows. The young American left-handed tennis player has arrived the quarterfinals of the Australian Open at the beginning of the year. He defeated two of the best local tennis players, his countrymen, such as Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe.
Djokovic is back to ATP number and wants to conquer fourth time at the United States Open. The champion of 23 Grand Slams is playing at a high level, although he is 0-2 in sets against his compatriot Laslo Djere in the third round of the tournament. However, ‘Nole’ once again showed their resilience and stormed back (4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3).
Then, he didn’t give the Croatian any options from the round of 16 gojo (6-2, 7-5, 6-4) neither in the top 9 of the Fritz ranking In the bedrooms. The Balkans have been conquered by this time the Australian Open and Roland Garros, the first two Grand Slams of the course. He gave in the end of Wimbledon in five sets against young Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic have great confidence then conquer the Cincinnati Masters 1000where he must have lost to Alcaraz in an epic match (5-7, 7-6, 7-6). Novak will face Shelton who relies on his efficient and powerful serve, as well as a very aggressive style of tennis.
The Serbian, at the age of 36, comes with a record of 40 wins and 5 losses at this stage of the tournament. He has won four titles this 2023 season, in addition to the three mentioned the ATP 250 in Adelaide 1.
Follow up Arthur Ashe He is dedicated to his player so that he can surprise his favorite Djokovic. Shelton He is a very irregular tennis player, because outside of Australian Open and US Open He went on to chain another 18 ATP tournaments without winning two in a row.
The 20-year-old left-hander is currently ranked 47th in the ATP rankings. Shelton He is looking for his first final on the circuit and to do it he has to beat a Djokovic who is the clear favorite in this first semifinal of the US Open 2023.
When did Djokovic – Shelton play?
the game is played this Friday September 8, no later than 9:00 pm on the Arthur Ashe runway.
Where to watch Djokovic – Shelton?
The meeting and the US Open It will be seen by VAMOS (8 and 50) and Movistar Sports (59)Channels of the Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all information about the match and the tournament on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad
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